Job description
parker seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate teacher to teach in our 6-12 mathematics department.
The middle school, which includes grades 6-8 and enrolls 300+ students, is a lively and dynamic place. True to the vision of the school’s namesake, colonel francis w. Parker, the middle school emphasizes the importance of learning through doing. A rigorous curriculum guided by a passionate and caring faculty nurtures students a lifelong love of learning.
The upper school, which includes grades 9-12 and enrolls 500+ students, is a rigorous and supportive academic environment focused on preparing students for intellectual engagement in high school and beyond. Building on the work of the lower and middle schools, the upper school emphasizes academic achievement, global citizenship, and strength of character to prepare students to make a meaningful difference in the world.
For the 2026-27 school year, the teaching assignment will most likely include, but may not be limited to, courses in the upper school ranging from algebra 1 through ap calculus bc and beyond. The exact teaching assignment depends on both the needs of the department and the particular experience and skill set of the teacher. Flexibility is a must.
Essential duties/responsibilities
daily classroom instruction, including planning and teaching a challenging course of study in a developmentally appropriate manner, with experience in differentiating instruction and interactive presentation.
Prioritizing and examining inclusive curricula, teaching practice, and environment.
Ongoing communication and conferencing with parents.
Advising and mentoring a group of students in our life skills program.
Conferencing with students and colleagues as required.
Weekly collaboration with teaching partners to maintain and develop consistency within course offerings.
Active participation in the curricular improvement of the department.
Willingness to initiate or participate in co‑curricular activities such as science olympiad, global education trips/discovery week, camp, math team, or coaching athletics.
Qualifications
a degree and preferably a teaching credential in mathematics.
The ability to passionately and effectively teach both middle and upper school mathematics.
The ability to serve as an advisor and mentor to middle school or upper school students.
A strong and sincere commitment to professional development both in pedagogy and content area.
Multicultural curriculum development and culturally responsive teaching experience is preferred.
Strong interpersonal and cultural competency skills when working with students, parents, faculty, and school leadership.
High standards and high expectations for students.
Commitment to being a positive and contributing member of the professional community.
A love of children, a passionate commitment to mathematics, and a desire to work with all types of learners.
Extraordinary communication and presentation skills.
A proficiency in the use of technology.
A desire to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Salary and benefits
parker is committed to attracting and retaining the highest quality faculty and staff through a substantial compensation plan, including competitive salary, tiaa retirement benefits, and full medical/dental coverage. Individual salary is negotiable depending on years of experience and educational background.
Salary range: $82,000 - $120,000 per year.
The actual salary will be determined by the candidate’s educational degree and their years of full-time teaching experience. The starting salary listed reflects this position’s minimum experience and educational requirements; the ending salary listed represents the top of the salary structure for this position. Most candidates can expect to enter in the lower to middle section of this salary range, depending on their specific experience and education.
Non-discrimination
parker values diversity and seeks talented students, faculty, and staff from different backgrounds. All employment decisions are made without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, creed, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
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